Articles tagged with veteransday
Service to Country
From the time I was about 6-years-old, I had a very keen sense of patriotism. Two years later, I was in a Girl Scout uniform, and involved in flag ceremonies. In those days, we were taught about service to our communities, our country, and our
Memorial Day is NOT Veterans Day
As I was perusing my Facebook feed this morning, I saw it again: someone posted a Memorial Day tribute to "the men and women serving our country". Um, there's a little problem with this. Memorial Day is set aside to #honor those who have
A Civilian Salute to the Veterans and Their Families
Today when the nation is focused on gratitude for those who serve and those who have served, and everyday, when the focus has shifted, I give silent thanks to the veterans and to their families. Our men and women in uniform may be unsung heroes -- and the
